- Preussen Munster are tenth in the 2. Bundesliga with 19 points from 16 games.
- Elversberg are second with 33 points.
Elversberg have enough edge to beat Preussen Munster
This SC Preussen Munster vs SV Elversberg prediction suggests Elversberg should have enough class to see off SC Preussen Munster in Sunday’s ‘tradition versus ambition’ 2. Bundesliga clash between a historic club and a rising force. Elversberg have played the better football so far this season and arrive in better form, winning three, drawing one and losing just one of their last five league matches.
The most recent results in that run have been two wins with a 2-1 away win at Paderborn followed by a 1-0 home success over Fortuna Duesseldorf. According to our SC Preussen Munster vs SV Elversberg prediction, Preussen Munster, who are tenth in the table, have been more mediocre in comparison with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five games.
Munster’s most recent trio of results have seen them hold on for a 2-1 away win over Arminia Bielefeld, come from behind to draw 2-2 at home to Hannover 96 and then fall to a narrow 1-0 defeat at Darmstadt.
Pressing power and passing precision on show
Alexander Ende has improved his side’s competitiveness since taking over in the summer by making them a compact, aggressive unit with a 4-4-2 diamond that can press with intensity and attack vertically through the middle or on the break. Oliver Batista Meier leads the line with five goals in 16 2. Bundesliga games and two in his last five.
This SC Preussen Munster vs SV Elversberg preview highlights that Elversberg’s Vincent Wagner has turned them into a more flexible 4-2-3-1 system since he took over, combining disciplined pressing with a patient, possession-based approach that has made them very dangerous. Their main goal scorer is in hot form with Younes Ebnoutalib bagging 11 times in 16 2. Bundesliga outings, including two in his last five.
The game plan of both clubs is well defined and should make for a fascinating tactical chess match on Sunday. Munster’s pressing and ability to create and break free in transition could test the composure and ball retention of Elversberg’s central midfielders, while Elversberg will probe and probe until they find the right angle or area to break through.
Draw odds look good
The SC Preussen Munster vs SV Elversberg prediction also considers that, because of the contrasting approaches to the game, it should produce some changes in momentum that could lead to an open game with goals at both ends. Elversberg are averaging 1.88 goals scored and 1.12 goals conceded per away game in the 2. Bundesliga this term, so there is some evidence to suggest Over 2.5 goals is a good bet here at 1.71.
Elversberg are the clear favourites at 2.0 and Preussen Munster 3.52, although the draw looks very possible at 3.54. Wagner’s men have an extra quality about them and are in better overall form, so will probably edge this contest in the long run, although Munster’s home form has been pretty solid with two ties in their last two at home.
For those interested, the SC Preussen Munster vs SV Elversberg betting tips focus on goal scoring potential and the likelihood of a competitive match. Because Munster can score at home, having scored 13 goals in eight games there, and have the clinical finishing of Batista Meier to rely on, they can get on the scoresheet. But Elversberg’s firepower, in particular the goal-hungry Ebnoutalib, should see them edge this one in a contest that has been made more interesting by the fact they have not beaten Preussen Munster in their last two meetings, losing one and drawing one.
